Newbie with a Nikon D-60

[BaNDiTo_RoX]

Okay got a great deal from Circuit City here since there closing down. Purchase the kit and an extra lens the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED, but now I need a macro lens to get the really closeup pic's as sharp as possible and was looking into these.

1. AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. $760.00 <-- would love this one but the price is a bit high.
2. Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1 AF Macro Auto Focus Lens for Nikon AF. $450.00
3. Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens for Nikon AF Digital and Film Cameras. $400.00
4. Sigma Telephoto 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D. $370.00
5. Sigma Telephoto 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro DG HSM Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF-D. $580.00


Post Pro and Cons if any.

Also if it's possible can you Nikon user post the lens your using and setting to get those great shots of your corals and fishes.

thx in advance

 

[nanoreefer22]

Can i ask how much you paid for the D60?

 

[BaNDiTo_RoX]

Can i ask how much you paid for the D60?

They had a 30% Discount so it came up to $462 for the Kit the other lens was $165.00 After discount.

 

[grknyer]

Great price Bandito!!
Those Nikkor lens prices are steep but I think you will be fine with the Tamron. A friend of mine uses it and the pictures are Great.

 

[Bob 1000]

Where did you go to get it???

 

[BaNDiTo_RoX]

Where did you go to get it???

I got it here in Puerto Rico there was 2 left me and my buddy got them, I wanted the D-90 but they shipped them to FL because they didn't sell here. If I remember right when I lived in SI there's a Circuit City not sure if it's closing down but you can check and see.

 

[Reef Reaper]

I like the Sigma 150 mm!

 

[BaNDiTo_RoX]

Great price Bandito!!
Those Nikkor lens prices are steep but I think you will be fine with the Tamron. A friend of mine uses it and the pictures are Great.

Yea those Nikkor are a bit much. That's why I posted this to see who uses what and how they like them. I'm surprise because I seen a lot of the people with Nikon pic's but no input here on the topic.

By the way thanks for the PM I love those corals over at that link you sent me.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I have the 18-55 and the 55-200 only so I am no help. The only thing I can say is be careful on where you buy from online because there are a lot of scam places out there.

 

[Bob 1000]

Thanks but that's why circuit city is going out of business there prices are raised up right before a sale... Even with there %50 off signs they are $15 above everyone else:headache:... I'll check B&H today..

 

[NYreefNoob]

bob i just came from cc up by me and most stuff left is display but cheap prices

 

[Bob 1000]

yeah i tried the one on the Island and it was not good deals at all considering pc richard right next door was having a sale and still beating cc prices,,lol

 

[grknyer]

Yea those Nikkor are a bit much. That's why I posted this to see who uses what and how they like them. I'm surprise because I seen a lot of the people with Nikon pic's but no input here on the topic.

By the way thanks for the PM I love those corals over at that link you sent me.

Not a problem. Glad I can be of help.
Even though you don't have a macro lens yet that doesn't mean you can't take some pics of beautiful Puerto Rico for us. I was there in 1999 and loved it. There are great pics to be taken there so get to it.

 

[ming]

tagging along since i also have a D60 but no macro lens yet :splitspin

 

[grknyer]

tagging along since i also have a D60 but no macro lens yet :splitspin

Seems like everyone needs a macro lens(me included).To bad we cant get a group buy on macro lens started.:lol2:

 

[Melt]

the macro lens gone up big time...it was 105 VR was $729 all over now it's close to $900.

i wanted on from ww.jr.com but they were out of stock now the price is up big time.

the 55-200 is there for $164..or so

 

[BaNDiTo_RoX]

!WOW! 168 views and no info to help us newbies with all the photos I see on this site I thought there would be a lot of info that would be shared. Guess not.

 

[hijinks]

The problem with non-macro lens is they can't focus in when you are close zoomed in.. so you can get a tube for around $100 to turn the stock lens you got into a macro lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&shs=&at=Brand_Nikon&basicSubmit=Submit+Query

I recently got one for my canon at b&h and I'm very happy with the results.

 

[BaNDiTo_RoX]

Come on guys 219 view and still nothing.

 

[KathyC]

Come on guys 219 view and still nothing.

You know it is possible that folks don't have the lenses you want to hear the pros and cons about. It is usually suggested that you take your camera body to a place that sells lenses and try them out yourself to see what YOU like.
In regard to your other question, there are quite a few members who did list the type of camera they used along with the lens type on this thread..
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/photography/52419-nikonians-only.html